Four Step Model
Giving this type of direction is important so that students know how to be successful with each activity or academic challenge.
"What is" precise
Unintentionally allowing students to be off task and disconnect from learning opportunities.
"What are" unintended enablers
The relationships highly effective teachers build with students, the positive tone they set in their classrooms, and the high expectations they believe each student can achieve.
"What is" a No Nonsense Nurturer
Tell students _____ to do and _______ to do it.
"What is" what and how
Positive narration creates positive _______.
"What is" momentum
Do this with positive behaviors of students who get right to work and make choices in the best interest of their learning and the learning of their peers.
"What is" narrate.
When teachers lower ____, they keep students from reaching or exceeding their potential.
"What is" expectations
No-Nonsense nurturers' student often refer to their teachers as ______.
"What are" second parents
Deliver directions using a ______ voice.
"What is" strong
When using positive narration, you are stating simple, _________ descriptions of the behavior you observe.
"What is" nonjudgmental
This system encourages strong choices, self-discipline, and incentives for collaboration.
"What is" Accountability System
This type of mindset usually stem from their fear of student reactions or feeling sorry for students.
"What is" disempowered mindset
The empowering mindsets of No-Nonsense Nurturers center on holding high expectations for 100 percent of their students, 100 percent of the time, and developing positive, ______ ________ relationships with students and families.
"What is" life altering
MVP Directions stands for ______, ________ and __________.
"What is" movement, voice level, and participation.
_________ for students who are on task, especially those you find challenging.
"What is" Look
It is important to get to know your students as (fill in the blank).
"What is" individuals
Teachers who often place blame on their students' circumstances can be labeled as _____.
"What is" negative controllers
No Nonsense Nurturers are teachers who create a _________, trustworthy classroom that communicates high expectations, trust and fairness.
"What is" consistent
Precise directions are key to ______, procedures, and routines.
"What is" policies
Be aware of ______ positive narrations such as "Kelsey has gotten right to work" (instead narrate, "Kelsey is working silently in her journal")
"What is" vague
Relationships take time to (fill in the blank)
"What is" build
When trying to manage a classroom, teachers may overzealously assert their _____ in an effort to ensure they control their classrooms.
"What is" authority
Consequences are not a form of ________.
This can be difficult for teachers to manage due to the number of students in the classroom.
"What is" transition
If you are providing consequences to more students than usual for disruptive or off-task behavior; try to _________ the frequency of positive narration.
"What is" increase